As of Thursday morning, it is unclear how many of the catalytic converters were stolen specifically from Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies have made several arrests within the last month connected to catalytic converter thefts. However, it is unknown if the past suspects had any connection to the individuals arrested in Wednesday’s operation.
Catalytic converters are attached to a car’s exhaust system, and are targeted because they contain precious metals and can be “scrapped” for a quick profit, according to Arriaga.
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has partnered with the City of Santa Clarita and launched “Guard That Auto” campaign to combat the increase in grand theft auto and catalytic converter thefts, according to Arriaga.
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies Wednesday arrested 19 people and recovered 250 stolen catalytic converters after serving search warrants at four.
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is set to host a Drug Take Back Day to discard prescription medications next month.
From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m on Friday, April 2, residents can drop off unwanted medications at the Sheriff’s Station for disposal, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the station.
“This free service allows the public to anonymously discard prescription medications, and also addresses a vital public safety and health issue,” wrote Arriaga in an official statement Tuesday.
Over-the-counter medications can be accepted, but liquids are not.
The Drug Take Back Day works to address vital public safety and health issues regarding drug disposal and abuse, according to Arriaga.
Two Canyon Country Residents Arrested On Child Cruelty Charges
Two Canyon Country residents were arrested on child cruelty charges after a family disturbance call on Monday.
On Monday, at 1 p.m. deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a business on the 25300 block of The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch regarding a family disturbance, according to Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Station.
“During investigation, they learned while the suspects were involved in a verbal argument,” Arriaga said, “They put their two children, ages 4 years old and 10 months old, safety at risk by means that had potential to produce great bodily injury.”